Using a KVM Switch with a Dell XPS 1

Question

Hello. I'm new to this forum and this is my first post and so I'm not sure if this is the correct place  to place my question. Please bear with me and suggest the correct place if I have got it wrong.:emotion-2: I have two desktop computers. A Dell Dimension 2400 running XP and a Dell XPS 1 . running Vista. I would like to connect them both together so that I can keep my older programs on the XP Machine, but run them on the XPS monitor to save desk space. I would like to control both with my XPS Keyboard and mouse and use the XPS speakers. I understand that one way to do this would be to purchase a KVM switch. My problem is which one will work with the XPS wireless keyboard ,mouse and speakers. There are so many different types. My Dimension 2400 has a Creative wireless keyboard and mouse or the original PS2 items. It is probably clear that my computer knowledge is very limited so any help will be much appreciated. Thanks Alan

msgale · Answer

Wireless keyboards and KVM switches have always been problematic.  I have successfully used Microsoft PS/2 wireless desktops with Belkin KVM switches.  I am now using a Belkin USB KVM switch with a Logitech wireless desktop.  Some of the extended features on Microsoft wireless desktops will not work on some KVM switches.  I only use the default Mouse and Keyboard drivers, never third party

bigaljo1 · Answer

Thanks for your reply.I understand that my Dell Keyboard connects via radio waves as opposed to standard wireless keyboards????Do you know if the Belkin switch is compatable with this type. Sorry if this dosn't make sense but I'm a bit out of my depth on this.

Alan

msgale · Answer

Wireless is wireless, the only difference is the frequency used, which makes no difference to the KVM switch.  It sees a USB device.

bigaljo1 · Answer

Will it still see a USB Device on the XPS1 as its not connected to a USB Port. Unless I'm missing something and its connected internally.

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